The Skewed House LIJO.RENY.architects

架构师提供的文本描述。建筑，在它最好的，庆祝生命。它是一种生活中快乐的尺度，它是通过具有唤起性的空间而产生的，空间从来都不是静止的，它不断地反映出自然界固有的流动。这往往是一种追求简单和偶然的品质，这些品质很少被清晰地表达出来，而这些品质却被轻率、响亮的解释和复杂所忽视。LIJO.RENY.ArchitedHouse是建筑创造空间的力量的真实反映，它超越了世俗的观念和琐事，提升和庆祝了存在的感觉。

Text description provided by the architects. Architecture, at its very best, celebrates life. It is a measure of joy in living, brought out through spaces which are evocative, spaces which are never static, constantly reflecting the inherent flux in nature. It is often a quest for simplicity and serendipity, qualities which are rare to articulate, qualities which then are overlooked for brash, loud interpretations and complexities. The ‘Skewed House’ by LIJO.RENY.architects is a true reflection of the power of architecture to create spaces which transcends mundane notions and trivialities to elevate and celebrate the sense of being.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

帕拉克卡德(Palakkad)的一处紧凑型住宅布景，以一年四季酷热的干热和西高帽子(West Ghat)开口处吹过的强风而闻名，这是一个必须解决的实际问题。这一空间表现形式演变为空间的体积构成，以遥远山脉的诱人背景为背景。这种对山峦的抽象，再加上情节的扭曲性质，从本质上说是一种毫无歉意的当代词汇，但它既尊重当下的背景，也反映了忙碌的医生夫妇和他们的两个孩子的态度-房子是为他们设计的。

A skewed plot, set in a tight residential fabric in Palakkad, which is known for the blistering dry heat all year round and the powerful winds blowing across the opening in the Western Ghats, was the physical context which had to be addressed. The spatial manifestation of this evolved as a volumetric composition of spaces set against the alluring backdrop of the distant mountain range. This abstraction of the mountains when combined with the skewed nature of the plot, helped in deriving a vocabulary which was unapologetically contemporary in essence, yet, one which respected the immediate context and also one which was a reflection of the attitudes of the busy doctor couple and their two kids for whom the house was designed.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

强大的线条和形式被并列在一个视觉平面上，视觉层面随着一步而进化。该方法是精心安排的-角形式是非常微妙的，在一定的距离，融合到住宅结构的旁道几乎看不出来。这些逐渐上升和显示自己的一步进一步向房子，在那里，在一个特定的点，三维抽象的卷被完美地揭示在山区背景下。规模开始发挥作用，有一种被感知到的巨大感，通过仔细的元素并置，它被分解成一个更亲密的尺度-它是巨大的，但又是受欢迎的。

Strong lines and forms are juxtaposed on a visual plane, which perceptually evolves as one move forward. The approach is carefully orchestrated – the angular forms are very subtle at a distance, merging into the residential fabric of the by-lane almost un-perceptibly. These gradually rise up and reveal themselves as one move further towards the house, where, at a particular point the 3 dimensional abstractions of volumes are revealed perfectly against the mountainous backdrop. Scale then comes into play, there is a perceived sense of monumentality which is resolved into a more intimate scale by the careful juxtaposition of elements – it is at once monumental and yet, welcoming.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

入场顺序是非正式的，经过一个带着弗兰吉帕尼的小法庭，来到一个简约的玻璃门封闭门厅，门厅的感觉非常开放。正式的起居区被有意地以半公共区域的形式，向小区外围的方向发展。外边界墙是向天空庭院开放的角度，它为原始的白色形式的居住空间带来了自然的光和绿色植物。这一空间有一个分裂的水平天花板与一个大的开口向东，这是仔细地屏蔽了一个定制设计的铝屏幕，让美丽的晨光。家具是最简约和现代-干净的线条与白色室内装潢和定制设计的咖啡桌在白色克里安与SS插入对比，与绿色的开放天空法院。

The entry sequence is informal, leading one past a small court with a frangipani, to a simplistic glass door enclosed foyer, which has a very open feel.  The formal living area is deliberately set off towards the outer periphery of the plot as a semi-public zone. An angular open to sky court is defined by the external boundary wall, which opens up and bring in natural light and greenery to the pristine white formal living space. This space has a split level ceiling with a large opening to the east, which is carefully screened with a custom designed aluminium screen which lets in the beautiful morning light. The furnishings are minimal and contemporary – clean lines with white upholstery and a custom designed coffee table in white corian with SS inserts contrasting beautifully with the greenery of the open to sky court.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

房子的空间被并列为三个主要的海湾，在两者之间有一个开放的空间，以解决小气候方面的考虑，创造出沐浴在自然光和通风中的体积。这些海湾是围绕着一个向天空开放的中央庭院组织起来的，这确保了全年空气在空间中的持续流动。房子的私人区域是一系列充满活力的空间组合，这些空间组成的大小不一，内部庭院的规模也各不相同。空间和光构成了以高度雕塑的方式阐述的基本要素，包含了充满活力和超越性的卷。

The spaces of the house are juxtaposed as three principal bays which are layered with open spaces in between to address the microclimatic considerations, creating volumes which are bathed in natural light and ventilation. These bays are organized around an open to sky central court, which ensures a constant movement of air through the spaces all year round. The private zones of the house are a sequence of dynamic spatial compositions which open out onto variously scaled internal courtyards. Space and light form the basic elements which are articulated in a highly sculptural manner, enclosing volumes which are dynamic and transcendental.

 Ground Floor Plan

一个人从门厅进入的餐厅空间定义了进入房子的私人区域的入口。空间很简单，一边是一个非常大的窗户，里面有一个有趣的内置窗座-一个舒适的、比例匀称的平台，可以俯瞰外面茂密的绿色植物。这个空间之所以有趣，是因为它有一个向西的大开口的平顶天花板，它用定制的铝制屏风精心地屏蔽，以捕捉傍晚的阳光。美丽的微风整天穿过这个空间，提升着空间的氛围。有一个有趣的设计餐桌与一系列倾斜的不锈钢腿，微妙地平衡玻璃顶部。这座北海湾有门厅、正式生活区、餐厅、化妆室、厨房和相关的功能空间，如商店和工作区。

The dining space to which one enters from the foyer defines the entry to the private zones of the house. The space is simple, with one side defined by a very large window with an interesting built-in window seat – a comfortably proportioned platform looking out onto the dense greenery outside. The space is made interesting by the split level ceiling with a large opening to the west, which is carefully screened with custom designed aluminium screens to catch the play of the evening sunlight. Beautiful breezes courses in through this space all day long, uplifting the ambience of the space. There is an interestingly designed dining table with a series of skewed legs in stainless steel, delicately balancing a glass top. This northern bay houses the foyer, the formal living area, the dining spaces, powder room, kitchen and related functional spaces like the store and work area.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

房子的北海湾和中央海湾之间的缓冲空间是一层景观，它一直延伸到中央，向天空法院开放。在这里，连接通道的偏移是一块完整的花岗岩块，它定义了Pooja空间。一个简单的甘尼萨神像坐在这个巨大的基座上。底座的黑色花岗岩在地板上继续，作为延伸，延伸到前面公开的球场上。花岗岩的整体块实际上是一个精心设计的胶合板存储空间，然后再用花岗岩包起来，用来保存火柴盒、油等材料-这些小手势提高了空间的功能。

The buffer space between the northern and central bays of the house is a layer of landscaping which continues out onto the central open to sky court. Here, offsetted from the connecting passage is a monolithic block of granite, which defines the pooja space. A simple Ganesha idol sits atop this monolithic pedestal. The black granite of the pedestal is continued on the floor, as an extension, out onto the open court in front. The monolithic block of granite is in fact an intelligently designed storage space in plywood, which is then clad with granite, for keeping materials like matchboxes, oil etc – little gestures, which elevate the functionality of the space.

 First Floor Plan

一层平面图

中央海湾包含了充满活力的家庭生活空间，打开了充满活力的向天空开放的庭院。连接另外两个车位的楼梯和上桥位于对面，朝向外部的汽车门廊，在外部形成一个缓冲器。这双高的非正式生活空间构成了作品的核心，延伸到了一个向天空开放的刺激空间。为了增加隐私，这个空间被故意地从入口隔间抵消。与之形成鲜明对比的是，巴塞罗纳白色椅子与一张充满活力的黄色咖啡桌形成对比，这张桌子是用克里安设计的，还有一个定制的电视控制台。

The central bay contains the dynamic family living space which opens out onto the vibrant open to sky court. The staircase and the upper bridge connecting the other two bays are oriented on the opposite side, towards the external car porch, creating a buffer on the external side. The double heighted informal living space forms the heart of the composition and extends out onto a stimulating open to sky court. This space is deliberately offsetted from the entry bay to increase the privacy. White Barcelona chairs are contrasted with a vibrant yellow coffee table finished in Corian and a custom designed TV console, adding a touch of delicate sophistication.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

房子的主要元素之一是有趣的详细的外面楼梯，一个之间的相互作用之间的坚实和持久的科塔石完成了楼梯下部和轻盈的悬吊不锈钢上层楼梯。3毫米厚的党卫军板最小限度地折叠，以创造一个微妙的精确飞行，这与吊顶悬挂玻璃栏杆，创造了一个漂浮在空间的错觉。声音通过材料的变化进一步增加了空间的另一个触觉维度-与石头踏板的坚固性形成鲜明对比的是，钢铁上的踏板轻盈。

One of the main elements of the house is the interestingly detailed out staircase, an interplay between the solidity and permanence of the Kota stone finished lower portion of the stair and the ethereal lightness of the suspended stainless steel upper flight of stairs. The 3mm thick SS plates fold around minimalistically to create a delicately precise flight, which when combined with the ceiling suspended glass railings, create an illusion of floating in space. Sound further adds another tactile dimension to the space through variations created by changes in the material – the lightness of the footfall on steel contrasted with the solidity of stone treads.

南湾两层都有卧室和厕所，中间有一层有盖的休憩空间。在底层的杰作是一套完全开放的滑动门，它定义了透明的前平面，它通过一个亲密的私人露台进一步延伸到中央庭院。这被覆盖的露台作为溢出空间的卧室，同时也有一个小的锻炼区，一个设置在清洁开放的绿色植物中，以恢复活力的经验。主卧室的南侧由几层狭窄的水平狭缝窗户构成，贯穿整个墙的长度。这些线窗遮挡了刺眼的南方阳光，同时允许卧室内充足的自然通风，并进一步确保了在南侧密密的住宅织物中的隐私。所有卧室的特点是内置的床在白色克里安完成，并详细地与整洁的党卫军修剪，创造浮动平台。

The southern bay houses the bedrooms and the toilets on both the floors and is buffered from the central zone by a layer of covered open space. The masterbed on the ground floor features a set of fully openable sliding doors which define the transparent front plane which further opens out onto the central court through an intimate private patio. This covered patio serves as the spill out space for the bedroom and also houses a small workout area, one which is set amidst the clean open greenery for a rejuvenating experience. The southern side of the master bedroom is defined by layers of narrow horizontal slit windows which run through the entire length of the wall. These linear fenestrations keep out the harsh southern sun while allowing plenty of natural ventilation inside the bedroom and further ensure privacy from the dense residential fabric on the southern side. All the bedrooms feature built-in cots finished in white corian and detailed out with neat SS trims, creating floating platforms.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

这座房子是有意内向的，这是为了回应在密密的邻里织物中保持隐私的需要，同时也是一种气候姿态，以提供庇护，使人们免受全年普遍存在的高温的影响。这些空间肆无忌惮地延伸到内部庭院，成为构图的轨迹，从内到外创造了一种连续性的感觉。这些开放的空间是这个房子的概念的组成部分，构成了所有空间的永远存在的背景，环境美化为环境增添了活力和活力，也有助于对空间的小气候控制，从而形成了一个通风优美的空间，比外界的温度要凉爽得多。

The house is deliberately introverted, as a response to the need for privacy in a dense neighborhood fabric, and also as a climatic gesture, to provide refuge from the high temperatures prevalent throughout the year. The spaces unabashedly open out onto internal courtyards which become the loci of the composition, creating a sense of continuity from the inside to the outside. These open volumes are integral to the conception of this house and form the ever present backdrop to all the spaces, with the landscaping adding vibrancy and life to the ambience and also aiding in the microclimatic control of the space, resulting in a beautifully ventilated space, which is much cooler than the outside temperatures.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

卷被操纵，空间被雕刻，以调节每个区域的空间体验。因此，在高度和体积上都有仔细的变化，从一个低高度的亲密通道中产生微妙的转变，向双高空间延伸，放大了这种排序所产生的心理印象。这与在双高度上仔细放置窗户，使美丽的自然光进入空间，创造了一个非常令人振奋的空间，不断变化的不同情绪的一天。

Volumes are manipulated and spaces sculpted to modulate the spatial experience in each area. Thus there are careful variations in heights and volumes, creating subtle transitions from a low height intimate passage which opens out onto double height volumes, amplifying the psychological impression that this sequencing generates. This, combined with the careful placement of windows on the double height, allowing beautiful natural light to filter in to the spaces, creates a very uplifting spatiality which keeps varying with the different moods of the day.

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(Praveen Mohandas)

光作为一种元素是以高度克制的方式编排的，创造了空间，有时光线间接沿双高墙过滤，有时，自然光的爆炸直接聚焦在墙壁上，形成一个画面，让华丽的情感编舞发挥出来。时间的第四要素表现在一天中不断变化的情绪，这些情绪通过精心安排的开口投射到不同的墙壁上。模式为这种光的操控增加了另一个维度。头顶烤架上的图案永远处于流动状态，给原始空间增添了活力。这几乎就像房子的平面构成了自然美的背景，在其固有的变化，被放大到。在开放的庭院顶部的党卫军格栅已被详细安排以捕捉强烈的太阳，将美丽的抽象图案投射到墙上的平面上。这种动力是由太阳路径的不断变化带来的。

Light as an element is orchestrated in a highly restrained manner, creating spaces where sometimes the light filters in indirectly along a double height wall, while sometimes; there is an explosion of natural light which is focused directly onto a wall which forms a screen for the magnificent choreography of emotions to play out. The fourth element of time is manifested in the changing moods of the day which are projected onto the various walls through carefully orchestrated openings. Patterns add another dimension to this manipulation of light. Patterns from the overhead grills are in a perpetual state of fluidity, adding a dash of dynamism to the pristine spaces. It is almost as if the planes of the house form a backdrop for the beauty of nature, in its inherent variations, be amplified onto. The SS grill on top of the open courtyard has been detailed out to catch the strong sun, projecting beautiful abstract patterns onto the wall planes. The dynamism is brought in by the constant variations created by the varying sun paths.

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这些空间非常详细，仔细考虑了最微小的元素。即使是细微的变化也会对空间和触觉质量产生巨大影响，这种理解影响了设计过程，以解决空间的每一个方面。相对简约的色彩方案和设计敏感性是通过一些小手势而变得有趣的-有趣的设计灯光装置，隐藏在墙上的线性LED条纹，从墙壁一直延伸到天花板，黄色的破折号与白色形成鲜明对比，所有这些都增加了空间氛围的额外层。

The spaces are well detailed out with careful consideration paid to the minutest element. The understanding that even subtle variations can have a huge impact on the spatial and tactile quality has influenced the design process to address each and every aspect of the space. The relatively minimalistic colour schemes and design sensibility are made interesting through small gestures – the interestingly designed light fixtures, concealed linear LED strips inserted into the walls, continuing from the walls to the ceilings, dashes of yellow as an accent colour which contrasts beautifully with the white, all adding additional layers to the spatial ambience.

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极简细致的家具使空间的质量更加生动。

Minimalistically detailed furniture further enlivens the quality of the space & ambience. Neat clean lines define contemporary aesthetic sensibilities, which run as a unifying theme through the interiors. Yet, the level of attention to detail is evident if one observes the little intricacies and care with which each element is put together, to create the beautiful minimalistic vocabulary.

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设计的功能和概念清晰，通过一个明确的美感来表达，创造出动态和美丽的空间；一个从来不是静态的，而是不断进化的空间。简单干净的线条，体积的变化，美丽精致的色彩方案，注重细节，以及内部和外部的紧密结合，所有这一切结合在一起，创造了一个高度精致和美丽的空间，这是一种生活的乐趣。正文：建筑师Sujith G.S.

The functional and conceptual clarity of the design, articulated through a well defined aesthetic sensibility creates spaces which are dynamic and beautiful; one which is never static but is evolving constantly. Simple clean lines, volumetric variations, beautifully refined colour schemes, attention to detail and the close integration of interiors and exteriors, all combine to create a highly refined and beautiful space, one which is a joy to live in. Text by:  Architect Sujith G.S.